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IT Infrastructure Storage

Kloeckner Metals is proud to supply metals for the enclosures, racks, and cabinets used in IT infrastructure systems.

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The IT Infrastructure Storage Industry

In IT infrastructure storage, steel and aluminum enclosures are used to house, protect, and organize heavy equipment such as storage devices, networking equipment, and services. They can include wall-mount enclosures, freestanding enclosures, portable enclosures, and blade enclosures. Also called racks or cabinets, they are sturdy and can include additional features like adjustable mounting rails, locking doors, and cable management systems.

Products Serving the IT Infrastructure Storage Industry

Services Provided to the IT Infrastructure Storage Industry

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Special Equipment Serving the IT Infrastructure Storage Industry

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is an enclosure in IT infrastructure?

    Answer:

    An enclosure in IT infrastructure refers to a physical structure or cabinet that is used to organize and protect various hardware components, such as servers, storage devices, and networking equipment. They are designed to be sturdy and able to support heavy equipment. They are used in data centers, server rooms, and other IT environments to keep the hardware organized and secure.

    Enclosures come in different sizes and form factors, including full-size racks that can hold multiple servers, and smaller wall-mounted or freestanding enclosures that are used for smaller or less complex IT systems. They typically include features such as adjustable mounting rails, cable management systems, and locking doors to ensure that the equipment is secure and well-organized.

  • What are data center racking systems made out of?

    Answer:

    Data center racking systems, also called enclosures or cabinets, are typically made out of metal, such as aluminum or steel. They can also be made out of other materials such as plastic or wood. The racks are used to organize and support servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment in a data center. They are designed to be sturdy and able to support heavy equipment, and are often adjustable to accommodate different sizes of equipment.

  • What enclosures are used in IT infrastructure?

    Answer:

    In IT infrastructure, various types of enclosures are used to organize and protect hardware components such as servers, storage devices, and networking equipment. These enclosures include:

    1. Rack-mount enclosures: These are full-size racks that are designed to hold multiple servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment. They are typically 19 inches wide and can be several feet tall.
    2. Wall-mount enclosures: These are smaller enclosures that are designed to be mounted on a wall. They are often used for smaller or less complex IT systems.
    3. Freestanding enclosures: These are similar to rack-mount enclosures, but they are not designed to be mounted on a wall or in a rack. They are often used for specialized applications such as remote or mobile IT systems.
    4. Portable enclosures: These are designed to be easily transported and set up at different locations. They are often used in temporary or mobile IT environments.
    5. Blade enclosures: These are specialized enclosures that are designed to hold blade servers. They are similar to rack-mount enclosures, but they have specialized features such as power and cooling systems that are optimized for blade servers.

    These enclosures are typically made of metal, such as aluminum or steel, and are designed to be sturdy and able to support heavy equipment. They often include features such as adjustable mounting rails, cable management systems, and locking doors to ensure that the equipment is secure and well-organized.

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